Winter Hardy Shrubs

Distylium 'Vintage Jade'

…tolerant to heat and drought, and superbly hardy, Distylium is a relatively unknown evergreen that provides an excellent alternative to box and other low-maintenance shrubs. With layered branches, Distylium ‘Vintage Jade’ forms a low, spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It…  More Info

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Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc'

Imagine pure white carpets beneath trees and shrubs. This sparkly little crocus is great for late winter impact! Plant Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' in generous swathes for the best effect, meandering through the front of borders and rockeries, or naturalised through informal lawns. The clean white flowers…  More Info

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Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma

…in containers on the patio or as a hedge - such is its versatility. The foliage gives off a delicate lemon scent when gently touched or walked past. This superb conifer is perfect for planting in full-sun although it doesn?t tolerate extreme cold winter winds. Height: 2.5m. Supplied in 10.5cm pots.  More Info

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Hedera Helix Mix

…with their self-clinging tendrils or as ground cover in the dry, rooty ground beneath trees and shrubs. They also provide a rich habitat for wildlife with their nectar-rich flowers and nutritious winter berries. This mix contains a random selection of our best available varieties, including both…  More Info

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Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'

The golden foliage of Ligustrum sinense ?Sunshine? will brighten your spirits on even the darkest winter days. This versatile evergreen is densely covered with small oval leaves, which produce their best colour when grown in full sun. This compact Golden Privet is fast growing with a neat habit that…  More Info

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Cordyline 'Torbay Red'

…plants. Better still, Cordyline ‘Torbay Red’ provides colour, structure and interest well beyond the summer, remaining a focal point for winter bedding schemes. As its name suggests, it’s a smart choice for seaside gardens where it will tolerate salt-laden coastal winds. Resilient…  More Info

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Corylus 'Merveille De Bollwiller'

…ready to harvest in October and can be eaten fresh or stored for later use. Attractive, pendulous yellow catkins hang from bare branches in late winter providing additional interest and an early source of food for pollinators. Partially self-fertile, Corylus ‘Merveille De Bollwiller’…  More Info

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Melianthus major

One of the most spectacular of all foliage shrubs, Melianthus major makes a striking architectural feature that always grabs attention. Massive, deeply cut, blue-green leaves with saw-toothed edges create a dramatic, jagged silhouette. Surprisingly, the foliage has a sweet peanut butter fragrance…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Bluecrop'

…variety, produces rich flavoured fruit in abundance in August. Fully hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful crimson foliage set against red stems in the winter. Blueberry ?Bluecrop? is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Osorno'

…warmer areas of the UK. Blueberries are packed with health-boosting compounds and are especially delicious in pies, muffins and jams. These sturdy shrubs not only produce high crops of berries, but make attractive features for acidic borders or large patio containers filled with ericaceous compost.…  More Info

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Honeyballs'

This unusual deciduous shrub is rarely seen in UK gardens. Commonly known as the button bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis bears creamy-white, rounded, button-like flowers from late summer to autumn, with powerful fragrance. The blooms are followed by spherical golden brown fruits that extend its…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Strong Heart'

…for many weeks and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. The blooms also make a long-lasting addition to indoor vase arrangements. ‘Strong Heart’ makes a superb foundation shrub for a shady border or use it as a container specimen to add interest and colour…  More Info

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Ligustrum vulgare 'Straight Talk'

…columnar habit. Evergreen to semi-evergreen, (in very cold winters), Ligustrum vulgare ‘Straight Talk’ sports lustrous, bright green foliage and is perfect for hedging or as a vertical accent in the garden landscape. Cold hardy, growing in sun or shade, pollution tolerant, drought…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Burning Hot'

…and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. ‘Burning Hot’ also adds a unique colour to indoor arrangements, and is exceptionally long-lasting in a vase. With a compact habit, this deciduous shrub is perfect for lightly shaded borders and makes an elegant patio…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus 'Unforgettable Fire'

…orange seeds plus the corky, winged branches that are visible in winter. A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that requires little to no pruning, Euonymus alatus ‘Unforgettable Fire’ is an excellent structural shrub for mixed borders or as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 1.5m…  More Info

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Myrtus ugni 'Flambeau'

…with attractive foliage and pretty flowers that holds a secret surprise! Myrtus ugni ‘Flambeau’ forms a slow-growing, dense, rounded shrub with leathery, pointed leaves, variegated cream, green and pink. The foliage is wonderfully fragrant when crushed. In late spring and summer, small…  More Info

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Fig 'Brown Turkey'

Fig 'Brown Turkey' is self fertile and can be grown very successfully outdoors, being fully hardy and specially selected for the UK climate. This popular fig tree produces large crops of sweet, juicy fruits with a deep red flesh under the brown skins, developing in spring and ripening from August to…  More Info

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Grape 'Beta'

One of the most winter-hardy cultivars, Grape ‘Beta’ is a superb choice for northern gardens. This mid-season variety produces high yields of small, blue-black grapes that are perfect for making wine, juice or jellies. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive…  More Info

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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Blue Rock'

Forms pleasingly spherical cushions of stubby, needle-like foliage with a soft blue tone which develops shades of violet in the winter. Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Blue Rock’ is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer whose rounded shape contrasts beautifully with pyramidal and weeping Cypress…  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Green Diamond'

…is a vigorous cultivar developed by Dutch breeders that is very branching, dense and compact. Evergreen to semi-evergreen in very cold winters, Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘Green Diamond’ sports lustrous, bright green foliage. It is perfect for pollution tolerant hedging, growing…  More Info

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Azalea cascadula 'Bright Fuchsia'

…hot pink double flowers in April and May. Azalea cascadula ‘Bright Fuchsia’ exhibits good leaf retention, remaining evergreen in mild winters. Height and spread: 45cm (18in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Sarcococca saligna

…willow-like leaves that are up to 14cm long. A slow-growing, suckering, evergreen shrub, it makes a good choice for shady areas, and will even tolerate dense shade providing the soil is not too dry. In late winter, it bears small, greenish-white, spidery flowers that have a spicy, vanilla fragrance…  More Info

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Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe'

…requires some shelter from cold winds and freely draining soil so it’s best grown in a container and moved into a sheltered position over winter. Winner of an RHS ‘Award of Garden Merit’. Maximum height and spread: 2m (79in) x 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Lonicera henryi

Possibly the most reliable of evergreen Honeysuckles, holding its leaves in all but the coldest of winters. Lonicera henyri is a vigorous variety which bears handsome deep green, glossy leaves. The attractive foliage makes this honeysuckle a worthy substitute for evergreen climbers such as ivy, and…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Trio'

A trio of new, hardy, compact lavenders bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee®’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee®’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat flower spikes borne in…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Soft Pink'

An exciting new hardy, compact lavender bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee® Soft Pink’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee® Soft Pink’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat, pale…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Light Blue'

An exciting new hardy, compact lavender bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee® Light Blue’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee® Light Blue’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat, light…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Pink'

An exciting new hardy, compact lavender bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee® Pink’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee® Pink’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat, pink flower spikes…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' White'

An exciting new hardy, compact lavender bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee® White’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee® White’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat, white flower…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Three Seasons Collection'

…that are ideal for freezing so you can continue to enjoy blueberries throughout the winter. Not only will you be rewarded with tasty fruits, but these blueberries also make attractive ornamental shrubs, with masses of sweetly-scented creamy white flowers in spring, followed by fiery foliage…  More Info

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Ipheion 'Mixed'

Originating from South America, these are one of the bulb world?s best kept secrets! Clumps of bright green foliage emerge in the autumn and winter followed by an abundance of star-shaped flowers in spring, which are borne over a longer period than most spring bulbs. The flowers have a delightfully…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'

…suckering shrub produces an abundance of clove-scented, erect white flower spikes in late summer above a dense bush of glossy, toothed leaves. The fragrant flowers are irresistible to pollinators, especially butterflies. They are followed by dark brown fruits which often persist through winter. A…  More Info

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Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star'

…The flowers are followed in autumn by masses of large orange berries that persist into winter, providing colour through the dullest months. Pyracantha ‘Orange Star’ works especially well as a wall shrub where the berries can be displayed to their best advantage. It is also suitable for…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Bluecrop'

…variety, produces rich flavoured fruit in abundance in August. Fully hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful crimson foliage set against red stems in the winter. Blueberry 'Bluecrop' is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

A lovely flowering shrub for a shady, moist border on acid soil, Clethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ provides an abundance of flowers with a sweet clove scent which is irresistible to pollinators. This adaptable plant will tolerate full sun providing the soil is consistently moist, but it…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Dark Blue'

An exciting new hardy, compact lavender bred specifically for the British climate, Lavender 'BeeZee® Dark Blue’ even improves on the very popular ‘Hidcote’. Lavender 'BeeZee® Dark Blue’ is more vigorous and free-flowering than ‘Hidcote’, with fat, dark…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'Pink'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'Red'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'White'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  More Info

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Abutilon megapotamicum

…fine branches can be trained as an espalier. Alternatively, grow it in a patio container and bring it into the greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. Height: 2m (79in). Spread: 1.5m (60in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia

…flowers adorn this suckering shrub from late summer to autumn above a dense bush of glossy leaves with serrated edges. The fragrant flowers are irresistible to pollinators, especially butterflies. They are followed by dark brown fruits which often persist through winter. Clethra alnifolia is a…  More Info

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Lime 'Caviar Lime'

…their own right with the additional bonus of intense scent throughout the year and especially winter. Hardy to 5'C, they are best grown outdoors from May to October, and brought inside for the winter. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Magnolia virginiana

…areas with mild winters. Magnolia virginiana is a large shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree, cloaked in glossy green leaves that have distinctive, silvery-blue undersides. Plants hold onto their foliage until very late in the season, taking on bronze tones before dropping in cold winters. From August…  More Info

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Cornus mas 'Kazanlak'

…a pollination partner to fruit. As well as providing edible fruit, Cornus mas ‘Kazanlak’ is a rewarding small tree or large deciduous shrub with multiple seasons of interest. In late winter/early spring, its bare branches are adorned with clusters of small sulphur-yellow flowers, just at…  More Info

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Blueberry Duo

…variety, produces rich flavoured fruit in abundance in August. Fully hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful foliage set against red stems in the winter. Blueberry 'Bluecrop' is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot on…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow Flurry'

…garden, wall side border or courtyard and is compact enough to be grown in a large container on a patio that can be moved into a sheltered position over winter. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Borderline hardy, suitable for growing in mild and coastal parts of the UK. Height and spread: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft).  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Wiri Adrianne'

…garden, wall side border or courtyard and is compact enough to be grown in a large container on a patio that can be moved into a sheltered position over winter. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Borderline hardy, suitable for growing in mild and coastal parts of the UK. Height and spread: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft).  More Info

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Chionodoxa Mixed

…when it is most needed after the dark days of winter. Commonly known as ?Glory of the Snow?, this hardy, low maintenance Spring bulb is quick to establish and will happily naturalise in lawns, rockeries, or in the dappled shade beneath trees and shrubs. In time, Chiondoxa ?Mixed? will multiply to…  More Info

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Heuchera Collection

…Heucheras are invaluable as ground cover, fantastic for container displays and ideal for softening the edges of borders or underplanting around shrubs. Their sprays of tiny flowers are attractive to pollinating insects. Heuchera Collection comprises the following varieties:* Heuchera 'Peach Crisp'…  More Info

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Sarcocca Plant - Winter Gem

…ripen to black. Commonly known as Sweet Box or Christmas Box, this evergreen shrub is a must have for winter borders bringing year round colour, scent and structure. Sarcococca is a versatile, low maintenance shrub that thrives in a good range of conditions from dry shade to damp woodland edges.…  More Info

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Winter Flowering Clematis Trio

…November, filling your garden with colour and a sweet fragrance throughout the winter months. Clematis napaulensis is hardy when grown in a sheltered position and needs very little maintenance. Grow it through a deciduous shrub or alongside another climber to cover its bare stems in summer. Height:…  More Info

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Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame'

…underneath. Perfect for brightening those dreary winter days, Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame' is easy to grow and truly a year-round specimen. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.5m (8'). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun'

Awarded an RHS AGM, Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun' is a large, evergreen architectural shrub. Perfect for a shady spot it also provides a visual delight all year round. From November to March, long, slender racemes of bright yellow, richly fragrant flowers are borne in dense clusters of arching…  More Info

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Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl'

…pink berries in autumn making it an ideal shrub for a wildlife-friendly garden. The flowers in summer will attract bees and butterflies, and the autumn berries will provide a food source for garden birds in autumn and winter. Snowberry is a hardy shrub that can grow up to 3 metres tall, making it…  More Info

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Deutzia scabra

…panicles on along the length of the stems of this pretty deciduous shrub, Deutzia scabra is a hardy shrub that will always catch the eye in any shrub border when the blooms appear in early summer. Peeling pale brown bark also adds interest during the winter months too. Height and Spread: 3m (10?).  More Info

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Jasminum nudiflorum

…blooms from February onwards, signalling that spring is on the way. This versatile climber is extremely hardy and very easy to grow, but will benefit from regular pruning. This robust winter Jasmine has a loose sprawling habit and is perfectly happy to clamber freely over walls in a shower of stiff,…  More Info

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Anisodontea capensis 'Elegans Princess' (Standard)

…Princess' makes a great choice for containers, positioned either side of a doorway. Alternatively, plunge containers in a sunny border to create a focal point. Anisodontea are half hardy and are best moved to a frost free greenhouse over the winter months. Height: 100cm (39). Spread 80cm (31).  More Info

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Santolina chamaecyparissus

…sulphur yellow in your garden with Santolina chamaecyparissus or Cotton Lavender. It's a hardy small shrub that has fine silver fern-type leaves that remain as an evergreen all year round to give a lift to drab winter days. Cotton Lavender is drought tolerant and is very forgiving of neglect and is…  More Info

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Holly 'Alaska' (Standard Tree)

…exceptionally hardy shrub bears white flowers in spring and once established spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. The toothed evergreen foliage of Holly Alaska makes a striking impression with its head of glossy green leaves. This handsome standard shrub is ideal for containers…  More Info

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Daphne odora 'Rebecca'

…edges of the leaves giving it a striking appearance that will delight and certainly draw attention to itself in any border. Giving you additional winter and spring colour with pastel pink flowers which later turn to colourful berries, this wonderful daphne will also reward you with an amazing sweet…  More Info

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